Graded Answers
The level of learning and training offered by RP 577 is __________________.
a. consistent with an AWS CWI
b. the same as required for an AWS CWI
c. not a replacement for AWS CWI training
d. automatically makes one a welding inspector
C
"DCEN" means.
a. direct current, electrode none
b. direct current, electrode negative
c. don't come easy, Norman
d. direct current, electrode normal
B
Another name or abbreviation for a penetrameter is:
a. O.C.T.
b. D.E.Q.
c. B.E.P.
d. I.Q.I.
D
A theoretical throat dimension is based on the assumption that the root opening is equal to:
a. zero
b. 1/16"
c. 1/8"
d. 1/32" - 1/16"
A
Welding inspection is a critical part of any ____________ program.
a. Quality Assurance
b. Quality Process
c. ISO 9000
d. ISO 11000
A
Welding inspection can be separated into 3 distinct stages:
a. welding, NDE, hardness testing
b. pre-welding, NDE, heat treatment
c. visual, NDE, RT
d. before welding, during welding, after welding
D
One of the items that should be checked prior to welding is:
a. confirm NDE examiners qualifications
b. confirm acceptability of heat treatment procedures
c. review WPS, PQR, and WPQ's
d. All of the above should be checked prior to welding
, D
When discovered, welding defects should be:
a. radiographed to determine extent
b. removed and re-inspected
c. shearwave tested
d. evaluated to API 580 acceptance criteria
B
NDE examiners should be qualified to ______ when specified by the referencing code.
a. ASME XII
b. API 570
c. SNT-TC-1A
d. API 510
C
As a minimum, each Inspector should review the ______________ prior to starting each job.
a. OSHA regulations
b. EPA regulations
c. site safety rules
d. HAZWOPER Guidelines
C
An advantage of SMAW is:
a. equipment is very expensive
b. slag must be removed from weld passes
c. can be used on almost all commonly-used metal or alloy
d. deposition rates are much higher than for other processes
C
GTAW and SMAW can be distinguished from other processes as they are both used with _______.
a. cc power supplies
b. cv power supplies
c. external gas shielding
d. flux cored electrodes
A
When welding aluminum, and magnesium with GTAW, ______ is normally used.
a. DCEN
b. CCPO
c. DCEP
d. AC
D
GMAW can be used in 3 distinct modes of transfer. The coolest or fastest freezing of these transfers
is:
a. spray
b. short circuiting
c. pulse-spray
d. globular